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The Nelson Center Ice Rink offers a variety of ice programs designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned skaters. Whether you're interested in learning to skate, joining a hockey league, or enjoying public skating sessions, our programs provide a fun and supportive environment to develop your skills on the ice. With expert instruction, competitive opportunities, and recreational activities, the Nelson Center is the perfect place to experience the thrill of ice skating year-round!

Skating 2 Hockey

Description 

The Springfield Park District's Skating 2 Hockey program emphasizes the fundamentals of ice skating for first-time hockey players. 

Skaters will learn skills such as Getting up from Falling, Bending and Standing, Agility, Stopping, Skating Backwards, etc. It's important for these player to be comfortable on the ice and have the basic skating skills to enter our Learn to Play Hockey Program. 

Skating is a fundamental aspect of playing Hockey. If you cannot skate well, you will not be able to play hockey!

Skating 2 Hockey is for beginners, not old enough for Basic 1 class and interested in Ice Hockey.

Thank You to the Gonzo's Legacy: The Zack Defreitas Project for offering FREE Ice Hockey Equipment to anyone who signs up!

Please email Eric, ehenerson@springfieldparks.org, for all questions!

Enrollment numbers are limited.

*Dates and Times are subject to change

Location: Nelson Center   MIN/MAX: 5/15

Activity #: 240414-02  Age 3-15  Day Sa  Time  10:45a-11:15a  Date 4/19-5/24  R/NR Fee $77/$97

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L3arn to Play Hockey

Description 

L3arn to Play can help your child learn and grow in all aspects of life. Playing hockey helps improve children's physical fitness while strengthening their mental health, encouraging leadership behaviors, fostering character development, and teaching important life lessons.  Our Learn to Play provides a rate opportunity for families to connect with the hockey community and for participants to acquire fundamental skills to help them flourish both on and off the ice. Full hockey gear is required. L3arn to Play is for players who have passed Basic 2 in Learn to Skate Academy. 

Thank you to the Gonzo's Legacy: The Zack Defreitas Project for offering FREE Ice Hockey Equipment to anyone who signs up!

Please email eric, ehenderson@springfieldparks.org, for all questions!

Enrollment numbers are limited. 

*Dates and Times are subject to change

Location: Nelson Center   MIN/MAX: 5/25

Activity #: 240402-02  Age 3-15  Day Sa  Time  12:00p-1:00p  Date 4/19-5/24  R/NR Fee $60/$70

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